Crime in Bishopston
Bishopston had 554 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 80.9 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 60th of 112 Bristol areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 8% below the middle Bristol area. Crime was up 7% on the three months before.
BS7, Bristol · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bishopston
Month by month
Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Bishopston. Police figures arrive about two months late.
What kind of crime
| Crime | In 3 months | Share |
|---|---|---|
| violence | 182 | 33% |
| anti-social behaviour | 87 | 16% |
| vehicle crime | 44 | 8% |
| theft | 43 | 8% |
| shoplifting | 43 | 8% |
| public order | 42 | 8% |
| criminal damage | 39 | 7% |
| burglary | 27 | 5% |
Bishopston against Bristol
| Type | Bishopston per 1,000 | Middle Bristol area | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence | 26.6 | 32.4 | ▲ 26% |
| Burglary | 3.9 | 4 | ▼ 43% |
| Vehicle crime | 6.4 | 5.7 | ▼ 40% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 12.7 | 13.1 | ▲ 93% |
| Theft and robbery | 9 | 7.9 | ▲ 48% |
Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.
Nearby areas
| Area | Per 1,000 a year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Montpelier | 181.2 | ▼ 1% |
| Cotham | 156.8 | ▼ 2% |
| Ashley Down | 94.4 | ▼ 7% |
| Bishopston | 80.9 | ▲ 7% |
| Henleaze | 75.3 | ▼ 9% |
| Redland | 72.1 | ▼ 6% |
| Westbury Park | 55.5 | ▼ 22% |
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Questions people ask
Is Bishopston a safe area?
Bishopston had about 80.9 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 60 of 112 Bristol areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.
What is the most common crime in Bishopston?
Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (182), followed by anti-social behaviour (87) and vehicle crime (44).